Cities Near Brasília
Cities near Brasília, Brazil: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Planaltina, Luziânia, Formosa. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Brasília, Brazil is Planaltina, about 22 mi (35 km) away — roughly 42 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planaltina | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Luziânia | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Formosa | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Anápolis | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Unaí | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Senador Canedo | 100 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Aparecida de Goiânia | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trindade | 120 mi / 193 km | 2 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Paracatu | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Caldas Novas | 143 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Brasília
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Planaltina, Luziânia, Formosa, Anápolis, Unaí. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Brasília
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Senador Canedo, Aparecida de Goiânia, Trindade, Paracatu, Caldas Novas. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Brasília include Planaltina, Luziânia, Formosa, Anápolis, Unaí. The closest is Planaltina, about 22 miles (35 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Planaltina
- → Best time to visit Luziânia
- → Best time to visit Formosa
- → Best time to visit Anápolis
- → Best time to visit Unaí
- → Best time to visit Senador Canedo
- → Best time to visit Aparecida de Goiânia
- → Best time to visit Trindade
- → Best time to visit Paracatu
- → Best time to visit Caldas Novas